The captain of the Royal Navy's warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has been removed from his command following reports that he misused an MoD car.

The Royal Navy confirmed Cdre Nick Cooke-Priest had been reassigned to a new role, without giving a reason.

But navy sources told the BBC that his removal was over his use of an official car for personal trips.

A new commanding officer has been appointed to the £3bn aircraft carrier.

The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale said that "while the offence may appear relatively minor, it was felt that his position had become untenable and that the commanding officer must be beyond reproach".

"It is not the end of Cdre Cook-Priest's Naval career but it is a black mark and a humiliation to lose the command of Britain's largest and most expensive warship," our correspondent added.

Anyone who has use of an MoD vehicle can only use it for official business, with each mile needing to be recorded.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48310522



Blimey ..... the Navy doesn't mess around - not just wrist-slapping but dishonour and disgrace .....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48310522



Blimey ..... the Navy doesn't mess around - not just wrist-slapping but dishonour and disgrace .....

With salt rubbed into the lashes.

He could have the cat of nine tails.